Question

Choose the option that replaces the phrase in quotes with the correct idiomatic expression.
Elsa was afraid to ''speak the beans'' about her shopping bills.

• A. spill the bucket
• B. give secrets
• C. spill the beans
• D. No change

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

spill the beans

'Speak the beans' is an idiomatic phrase which can be replaced by 'spill the beans'.

The meaning of this phrase is to give away confidential information or secrets. Options A and B are not the correct options for the given phrase.

Thus, option C is the correct answer.